Manny Pacquiao

Emmanuel Dapidran "Manny" Pacquiao (born December 17, 1978), a stocky Filipino man with short dark hair and a round face, is a Filipino former professional boxer and politician recognized as the only fighter in history to win major world titles in eight different weight divisions, from flyweight to super welterweight. His professional boxing record stands at 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, including 39 knockouts, with notable victories over opponents such as Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, and Oscar De La Hoya. Pacquiao, who turned professional at age 16 after a impoverished upbringing in General Santos City, rose to become a national icon in the Philippines, earning accolades like the Order of Lakandula and widespread philanthropy efforts. In politics, he represented Sarangani Province in the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016 before serving as a senator from 2016 to 2022, focusing on anti-poverty and anti-corruption initiatives; he ran for president in 2022 under the PROMDI party but placed third behind Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Leni Robredo. Pacquiao's career also extends to basketball coaching for the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and musical recordings, though his legacy remains defined by his unparalleled boxing versatility and public service amid criticisms of his political effectiveness and social conservatism, including opposition to same-sex marriage based on religious convictions.